Model: N15-1121-00
from $1,824.8
The Pointman N15 is a single-sided thermal card printer designed for efficient production of secure identification cards. It features integrated MIFARE, contact smart card, and ISO magnetic stripe encoders, allowing for comprehensive data encoding directly during the printing process. With a print speed of 200 cards per hour (18 seconds per card) at 300 dpi resolution and support for CR-80 PVC cards, the N15 is ideal for organizations requiring reliable, secure, and versatile card issuance for access control, membership, or employee badges. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $1,824.8.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Pointman N15 Single-Sided Card Printer with MIFARE, Contact Smart Card Encoder & ISO Magnetic Stripe Encoder is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,824.8.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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